Feds Expose More Of Their Evidence – More Bad News For Raniere

March 13, 2019

Some days, it’s just not worth getting out of bed.

And if you’re Keith Raniere, some days it’s just not worth getting out of your prison bunk at MDC.

Yesterday was one of those days…

First, came the news that Nancy Salzman, his original partner-in-crime in the NXIVM/ESP criminal enterprise, was going to plead guilty – and, in all likelihood, end up being one of the prosecution’s prime witnesses against him and his remaining co-defendants in the case of the U.S. v. Raniere Et Al.

Next, came a filing by the prosecution that exposes more of the evidence that it plans to introduce at his trial.

The new details were set forth in a Memorandum-of-Law that the prosecution filed yesterday in support of its pending motion to admit “certain racketeering evidence” in the case.

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Before we get into the details, let me explain the legal context of this situation.

As readers of the Frank Report may recall, the First Count in the superseding indictment in this case – which, by the way, applies to all the defendants – is for “Racketeering Conspiracy”.

Commonly referred to as a “RICO charge”, the First Count involves various “predicate acts” that the prosecution alleges were undertaken as a part of a Racketeering Enterprise.

The “predicate acts” that were alleged in the superseding indictment in this case include the following:
• Conspiracy To Commit Identity Theft Regarding Jane Doe 1

• Conspiracy To Unlawfully Possess Identification Document

• Conspiracy To Commit Identity Theft

• Identity Theft Regarding John Doe 1

• Identity Theft Regarding John Doe 2

• Conspiracy To Alter Records For Use In An Official Proceeding

• Conspiracy To Commit Identity Theft Regarding Jane Doe 2

• Encouraging And Inducing Illegal Entry

• Money Laundering

• Trafficking Of Jane Doe 4 For Labor And Services

• State Law Extortion

• Sex Trafficking Of Jane Doe 5

• Forced Labor Of Jane Doe 5

• State Law Extortion Of Jane Doe 5

• Forced Labor Of Jane Doe 6

• State Law Extortion Of Jane Doe 6

• Conspiracy To Commit Identity Theft Regarding Jane Doe 7

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The prosecution, of course, plans to introduce evidence to support its allegation regarding each of the cited “predicate acts”.

But because this is a RICO charge, the prosecution is also allowed to introduce other evidence to prove such things as:
• The existence and nature of the Racketeering Enterprise;

• The background of the Racketeering Enterprise;

• The membership of the defendants and others in the Racketeering Enterprise;

• The involvement of the defendants and others in the affairs of the Racketeering Enterprise;

• The relationships between the defendants and their co-conspirators;

• The continuity of the Racketeering Enterprise’s illegal activities; and

• The methods and means employed by members and associates of the Racketeering Enterprise.

So, what the hell does all that legal mumbo-jumbo mean?

Well, simply put, it means that the prosecution can introduce evidence of other “crimes and bad acts” that the defendants did even if those activities are not part of the charges pending against them in this case.

Normally, such evidence would be barred as being prejudicial to the defendants in a criminal case. But, unfortunately for Raniere and his remaining co-defendants, it’s totally admissible in cases involving a RICO charge.

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So, what are some of these “crimes and bad acts” that the prosecution wants to tell the jury about?

Here are some of the ones listed in yesterday’s filing:
• The securing of visas and immigration status for certain non-citizens so that they could work in one or more Nxivm-affiliated organizations or become sexual partners for Raniere;

• The propensity of Raniere to commit fraud as evidenced by his illegal Consumers Byline operation;

• Raniere’s teachings about “suppressives”, women’s allegedly prideful natures and their willingness to “play the victim”, and “ethical breaches” (The prosecution has more than 300 emails between Raniere and Jane Doe 4 discussing one of her “ethical breaches” – and more than 400 such emails discussing her “acting like a victim”);

• The efforts that were made to keep NXIVM/ESP members “within the community” – and to recruit new DOS slaves;

• The cash smuggling, structuring and tax evasion that were part of NXIVM/ESP’s standard financial operations;

• The “conduit contribution scheme” by which NXIVM/ESP illegally funneled campaign contributions to politicians (This was done for Hillary Clinton and likely others);

• The defendants’ use of political strategists and lobbyists to illegally gain political influence – and to use that influence to have their perceived enemies indicted for crimes they did not commit or on the basis of false or misleading information (This was done to Frank Parlato, Joe O’Hara, Toni Natalie, Barbara Bouchey and John Tighe – and, quite possibly, several others).

• The recruitment and grooming of sexual partners for Raniere, both within and outside of DOS;

• Clare Bronfman’s “longstanding intimate relationship with Raniere”;

• The facilitation of Raniere’s sexual relationships with two underage victims: i.e., a 15-year-old girl who was employed by Nancy Salzman and who, ten years later, became one of Raniere’s first-line “slaves” in DOS – and a child whose sexual relationship with Raniere was known to, and facilitated by, members of the Racketeering Enterprise (The prosecution expects to introduce, among other sources of evidence, dated images of the victim, constituting child pornography, that were created and possessed by Raniere – and electronic communications between the victim and Raniere reflecting their sexual relationship and indicating that it began when she was 15-years old);

• Allison Mack’s “sham marriage” to Nicki Clyne;

• Kathy Russell’s leasing of a property for over 7-years under an assumed name;

• The illegal surveillance of the email accounts and bank accounts of several non-members;

• NXIVM/ESP’s use of harassment, coercion and abusive litigation to intimidate and attack perceived enemies and critics of Raniere and DOS defectors;

• Raniere’s statements in the Raniere v. Microsoft case – which show the lengths to which he was willing to go to avoid admitting to his control of assets that he, in fact, did control;

• The attempts to protect Raniere after the existence of DOS was exposed by, among other things, attempting to silence and intimidate DOS slaves and issuing public statements falsely denying Raniere’s involvement in DOS; and

• Bronfman’s refusal to return the collateral of DOS members who had left the organization.

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The amount – and the breadth – of the evidence that the prosecution has gathered in this case in truly amazing.

Of course, it helped immensely that Raniere had a penchant for putting things in writing – and for recording everything he ever did or said.

As it turns out, Raniere will likely be voted as MVP for the prosecution team in this case.

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K.R. Claviger

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Please I am begging you in the name of everything that is pure, decent, and brings about positive change in the world, please stop summoning that pea brain, oxygen wasting, in able to think for itself pile of filth. The same karma that came around for soccer ballhead awaits you if you don’t stop.

BREAKING NEWS- #NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman pleads Guilty To one count of racketeering conspiracy in US Court in Brooklyn, she faces 33 to 41 months at her July 10th sentencing- @dlevywnyt has the latest from Brooklyn live at 4 @WNYT

Every time I think it can’t get any more horrifying, it does. It makes it all the more amazing that these defense lawyers are so flippant about it all, and acting like it’s a social gathering every time they are in court.

The defense lawyers should be hanging their heads in shame and showing a somber demeanor when entering court, so as to telegraph how guilty their clients are.

Not.

NXIVM defense attorneys are just doing their job.

Guess what?

In order for their clients to be acquitted, the jury needs to believe that those Jane Doe witnesses were sluts and freaks.

Thus, there’s no benefit to having defense attorneys showing respect towards victims here — since it won’t help with an acquittal. The more respect they show towards the victims, the more guilty their clients will be perceived by jurors.

If the jury winds up ‘believing’ those Jane Doe victims, their clients are getting FUCKING FRIED. Simple as that.

This isn’t a case where tactful respect (towards the victims) will win. It’s a case where the victims need to be painted as lying sluts and hooligans, so they can at least hang the jury with 1 or 2 holdouts.

If you don’t understand what a defense attorney’s job is then try asking Mr. Claviger, newbie girl.

Seriously though, not everybody here has had the honor that you’ve had in meeting Nancy Salzman.

Not everybody here has had the HONOR of letting Nancy ‘corner them’ during an intensive (while cowering on all fours like a deer in the headlights) — while allowing Nancy to verbally rip them to shreds.

I can’t remember exactly who said that but I’m kinda sure it was you, if my memory serves. But I could be wrong. 🙂

I realize it was very traumatic to get ‘owned’ by Nancy while not fighting back against her or showing courage in the face of aggression, but that’s your own experience and not ours — so please don’t expect us all to feel as “horrified” as you do.

As for me, I’ve got my popcorn ready just like everybody else here, including Frank and Claviger.

IMO it’ll be more entertaining than OJ’s trial and Phil Spector’s trial all rolled into one, though unfortunately not televised.

If you take no delight in this trial and wish to make us all feel guilty for being entertained, so be it. I respect your point of view. Please respect ours too.

Seriously! I think they are just happy to get paid. Another day of work for them. It makes sense that the horde of defense attorneys are happy…why Allison and others seem not worried is beyond me. They should be literally sick to their stomachs. As for me, I’m melting some butter for the popcorn. This should be fun.

Certain professions see people everyday at their worse. It’s necessary to have a detachment from it all. Many in law enforcement and medical field develop a dark sense of humor.
That’s not to say there is not compassion or uncaring.

In today’s pc climate lol much trouble could come from being overheard using such a coping mechanism lol

To be fair anyone defending this crew or those like them are viewed mostly unfairly

This latest news means Frank, Toni, Barbara and a host of other victims persecuted in New York State may be able to file lawsuits against the corrupt politicians, bureaucrats, and law enforcement officials as well the various town and state agencies that persecuted them.

The big bonus is that all of the victims may also be able to sue both Bronfman sisters. I bet Sara is all ready trying to get citizenship somewhere

The double bonus of this latest court filing is that, barring an act of God, Keith Raniere will be going to prison for the rest of his natural life unless he figures out a way to live to 150 years old.

The Prosecution’s star witness ends up being Keith Raniere because he wanted to ‘record his technology for the Ages’.

The Modern-day Messiah, undone by his own hubris. Bill Shakespeare would be proud.

Marc AgniSTEALo’s case just blew up in his face. Alligator tears though. He made at least $7 Million. And is laughing all the way to the bank. That’s a new Rolls for him, his wife, and his mistress. And how much did Geragos get paid?

A little jealous of Marc Agnifilo, are we Dennis? And who are you to talk about honor. At least Agnifilo wasn’t involved in weapons trafficking with Mexican cartels, under cover of a “Arizona-Mexico relationship” as you were.

“Of course, it helped immensely that Raniere had a penchant for putting things in writing – and for recording everything he ever did or said.” Mr.Raniere is very proud of his work, just like Adolf Hitler and so many other evil people, including many serial killers. Just give it a quick search – serial killers who kept a diary – and you will see the type of club to which Mr. Raniere belongs. A longtime, best-selling book says, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

This latest news is giving many officials in upstate New York heart palpitations. Nancy holds the keys to the castle. Nancy is most likely privy to all the bribes or payoffs that have occurred over time.

“Of course, it helped immensely that Raniere had a penchant for putting things in writing – and for recording everything he ever did or said.”

Imagine a gangster like Bugsy Siegel or Meyer Lansky memorializing every crime he committed over a period of two decades!

Now add dozens of women who can testify about their coerced recruitment into a sex slave cult with photos and videos and electronic documents as well as branded flesh to prove their coerced recruitment.

I’m not surprised by the amount of evidence being presented. After all, Raniere & Co. were raided for 12 TB of information. Perhaps there will be no trial at all, as all of them plea for a deal. But don’t expect any of the deals offered by the DOJ to be very generous.